Senior Residential Care Worker

Job Basics Work for a leading social purpose organization Permanent Full‑time live‑in (7 days on / 7 days off roster) 5 weeks annual leave Salary – $183,600 base supertotal package (not eligible for penalty rates) About the Organisation Every day Life Without Barriers provides support and care to children and young people as we work collaboratively with families, carers and communities to ensure they have the environment they deserve to grow. With a focus on ensuring safety and respect this is an opportunity to make a positive and meaningful difference in these young lives and help pave a brighter future. Life Without Barriers is a leading social purpose non‑profit organization with 8,000 employees working in more than 500 communities across Australia. We support children, young people and families, people with disability, older people and people with mental illness. We work with people who are homeless, refugees and asylum seekers. We want to employ people who reflect the diversity of our clients to ensure we can support each individual need and want. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability to apply. About the Role We are currently recruiting a Senior Residential Care Worker to join our team supporting children and young people in our Residential Care Homes in Perth, Australia. Successful candidates will alternate working 7 days on (24/7 sleepover) before having 7 days off. You will cover the homes while others are off in a relief capacity. The position will be well remunerated on an annualised salary given this model and hours of work. To be successful in this role you will need the tenacity, enthusiasm and experience to support up to 4 children or young people (some of whom may have challenging behaviours and may require trauma‑informed responses) in a positive and engaging family home environment. The role requires someone who can quickly build strong and enduring positive relationships ensuring developmentally appropriate and tailored activities and support. We need someone who is responsible, flexible, calm and who is passionate about supporting our children and young people to feel safe and secure. Each day in the home will be unique and tailored to the needs of the children or young people you are looking after; however the successful candidates will also be responsible for all aspects of maintaining a home including cooking, cleaning, washing, transportation to school and activities. Key Duties and Tasks Utilising CARE and TCI create an engaging culturally appropriate nurturing and safe environment ensuring appropriate routines while also developing independent life skills. Provide tailored and developmentally appropriate support and activities together with necessary personal care and transportation. Ensure appropriate levels of records and documentation are maintained. Maintain a clean and organised home including meal planning, shopping, cooking, cleaning and washing. Provide direction and guidance to additional support staff. Required Skills, Experience and Attributes Significant residential and therapeutic experience working with children and young people with complex behaviours and trauma backgrounds (ideally experience as a live‑in carer). Strong knowledge and demonstrated ability to apply CARE and TCI principles and strong verbal and written communication including the ability to adhere to high reporting and documentation requirements. Well‑developed cultural competency and understanding of supporting Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander children and young people. Positive, resilient, dedicated and calm under pressure. Relevant degree or diploma qualification. A current First Aid Certificate. Unrestricted Driver’s Licence. Background screening will include a National Criminal Record Check, Working with Children Check (WA) and WA Child Protection Check (DCP 395). Benefits Salary packaging benefits through Maxxia. 5 weeks annual leave. Access to ongoing training and support from a multidisciplinary team of dedicated staff. Ongoing career opportunities. How to Apply Include your resume and covering letter in one document; click Apply and follow the prompts. Closing date: midnight Thursday 30th October 2025. Additional Information For any enquiries including persons with disability that require adjustments, please contact us. We are not accepting applications via email; please follow the steps above to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr